Washington considers Baltic engagement

Lithuania has decided to amend its constitution to remove the ban that has lasted over 30 years on hosting weapons of mass destruction and foreign military bases in the country. The move aims to enable Lithuania to fully participate in NATO’s deterrence arrangements. The Lithuanian parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of the amendments (106 to 18), which include eliminating Article 137, which prohibited hosting nuclear weapons and foreign bases. This allows the country to legally engage in NATO’s nuclear deterrence operations. This step comes amidst American efforts to strengthen the military presence in Lithuania, including establishing a permanent base, enhancing military infrastructure, and expanding air and missile defense capabilities. The background is heightened tensions with Russia, especially as Russian forces approach Lithuania’s borders and US troops are deployed nearby. Experts see these amendments as reinforcing Lithuania’s full involvement in NATO’s security framework and giving it greater flexibility for military cooperation with the alliance. This development occurs amid increased European initiatives to bolster nuclear deterrence and reaffirm commitments to defend the region against Russian threats.

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